The images consists of a typical supermarket scene.  It depicts shelves of noodles on sale and hidden within the noodles is Liu Bolin.

The camera angle is straight on, with what appears to be artificial lighting that leaves a very white background in the image.  The setting feels staged, with light editing to refine boundaries and colors.

This photo was taken as part of the Hiding in The City Series, at what appears to be a supermarket.  It was produced in the year 2009, as one of the pieces which would emphasize on Bolin’s ability to paint himself into a picture.

I connect with the image in the sense that it depicts a scene from everyday life; going grocery shopping.  The colors are very appealing, as is the manipulation of them to articulate the artist’s point.  

The meaning behind the work could range from Bolin’s commentary on daily routine to opposition against a system.  The strengths include the artistic manipulation of color and pattern to truly hide the artist within.  Weaknesses could be a lack of authenticity on the edges of the image, which give off a staged  sentiment.